The Evil Organization’s Recruitment Ad: The Sales Department Awakens – The Beatle – Chapter 18 (Updated)

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He Really Was Strong

 

[Wait for me. I’ m going to save everybody.]

As Beatle said it, his thrusters revved up to full power while Beatle himself took up his battle stance. His eye cameras “Twin Eyes” gleamed in light and his horn, (a beatle’s horn, from which his name originated) attached to his head protector was dyed in gold.

Neito provoked Beatle in a hateful tone.

[Are you going to fight?  Do you really think you can win against me?]

Neito knew that it wasn’t part of his character to say something like that, but he made it as realistic as possible. His heart said so otherwise.

It was expected of Beatle, not moving a single flinch and drawing back from a battle, this hero who protects society, He’s truly admirable.

[You’ll fight? Good. I’ll take you on.]

I have no plan on holding back. I’m going to defeat you and move forward.

[Here I come!]

Beatle’s thrusters fired up and released a blast of air under his foot and aimed directly at Neito.

[… … Do it.]

Neito gave the order to fire. 3 demons fired a claw like blow to the path Beatle was heading for. /*As mentioned in the previous chapter, they looked like black demons attacking from the facility since they’re evil and all.*/

[Ha—aa — !!]

Beatle took a hit to an arm. The 3 infiltrators used their weight and pulled Beatle in.

In no time, Neito gave an order to his squad.

[Now is the time. To those with a ranged weapon, fire all together at once.]

[Aye Aye Sir!]

The first to respond was Anice.  She fired at an unimaginable speed while seemingly looking innocent.

The others followed her lead and started shooting. Bullets were whizzing around Beatle.

[It’s pointless!]

The attack didn’t affect Beatle a single bit. He deployed a barrier from his horn and stopped every bullet that came his way.

As expected of someone who brought down many villains. Numbers don’t mean anything to him.

[Hmm… it is as one would expect.]

Neito looked confident and calm but inside; he was in a state of shock.

Dylan was strong… But this guy is on a whole new level. It would be illogical if a normal person could beat him…  But I can’t just surrender.

[You’re kidding me right? After all that attack…]

[He’s a monster… There’s no way we could win…]

[We’re going to get killed… Me.. everybody is!]

General Affair guys started running away. It can’t be helped. They must have felt what he felt when he first experienced Dylan’s strength up front.

But He didn’t plan on backing off.

Neito stood up from his chair and raised his blade.

[Don’t falter! We are Metallica! A proud Evil Organization!

Beatle just finished a separate mission before coming here. His energy supply must be low. Continue attacking throughout!]

The only chance of winning was exploiting that point.

Beatle must have used up a sufficient amount of energy before coming here. He also needs energy to deploy his barrier.

Different from the other Guardians, Beatle’s armor needs energy from an external source. They must have known the risk of running out of energy.

Their attacks weren’t effective but, they weren’t entirely pointless. They have 3 guys pulling him in the front while the others supported them by cover fire. At least they succeeded in stopping Beatle’s advance.

They were busy stopping Beatle in his tracks. And it wasn’t like they had limitless bullets. But if this goes on, they’ll have the disadvantage.

[Fire! Fire! Fire! Keep firing! We have sufficient enough bullets!]

Neito got into the mood.

[U oo oo oo!!!]

Somehow he managed to pull his spirits back together and resumed attacking.

[… Curse you!… using such dirty tricks…]

It was then…

[Beatle! The new energy crystal is the Research Lab B! Hurry and exchange parts and… Defeat Metallica!]

[Wha–!?]

Neito turned around.

One of the researchers managed to free himself and inform Beatle. They didn’t tie him securely enough. He held a gun pointing to one from the General Affairs. He risked his life just to inform Beatle.

[Understood! Wait for me! I’m going to save you all!]

Beatle reversed his thrust and headed off to the Lab. After acquiring the info, he darted of as fast his thrusters’ could carry him.

[Damn it! I won’t let you… we’re following him!]

Neito gave out the order and then proceeded to the direction Beatle was headed.

Beatle was too fast. Their bare foot movements were no match for His hovering and thrusters.

Arriving in Research Lad B, they saw Beatle acquiring the Energy Crystal.

[You’re too late, Evil Beings.]

Beatle turned the situation upside down.

Anice asked in a weak hearted voice.

[Nate! Beatle has the Crystal!… What should we do?…]

She knew that if they lost the battle, they were done for.

I’m sorry Anice… I’m not as strong as you think I am… Are you disappointed?

[Tschh… Do Heroes of Justice always have good luck?…]

[If there is such a thing as Fate, it will never take on the side of Evil. Here I come, Metallica! This is where the real fight starts!]

Beatle opened a compartment in his abdomen and exchanged the old and inserted the crystal.

Neito shouted.

[Stop!!!]

Beatle shouted in a victorious tone.

[Charge – On!]

The next moment, The armor emitted a strong light  and the sound of it activating echoed off the room… But it didn’t happen.

[What! Why…!?]

Beatle’s armor lost its light. He immediately fell into his knees. The sounds of motor, the sound of his thrusters… just disappeared.

[Ha Ha Ha Ha… This is a masterpiece.]

Neito clapped his hands while sneering at Beatle.

[What… does this mean?…]

[Don’t you understand? The Crystal you inserted was a Crystal used to stop functions and movements from the outside.]

Neito produced a sinister laugh.

[Of course, it is standard for any machine to have a device that stops it in case it went haywire.]

During that time, Neito couldn’t see Beatle’s face under his helmet but, he knew Beatle was bewildered by what just happened.

[But my companion said…]

Your companion informed you even if it would cost his life?

Neito couldn’t help but give of a grin. It was just too good for him.

[Ha Ha Ha ha. You still don’t get it, don’t you? You’re so thick, Fine, I’ll tell you what it means.

That was just a lie. I knew where they kept the device that could stop a prototype in case it went out of control. I just passed down that info onto you. I had it intentionally let his mouth gag be loose in order for him to inform you.]

[You fiend…]

[It was really simple…  I just threatened him, saying that he’ll get a bullet unless he “Risked his life” to give you the information. I knew you would confide in your companions and would rush to get the device. He just sold out a Hero of Justice. I guess that’s cruel of him huh? Ha Ha Ha Ha!]

[You piece of… You were the one who threatened him! He has no fault!]

Beatle’s armor was just dead weight without energy. Without being able to change and replenish his energy, his boosters and thrusters were useless. With a weight of a few hundred kilos, he wasn’t able to stand back up.

Neito smiled and activated his Break-Blade while walking towards Beatle.

[… Wo, Wow….]

His Squad was too impressed, having witness such Evil committed before their eyes.

[… Is that all you have to say Beatle? I am Metallica. There is nothing wrong with me doing wrong things] /*This sounds better in Japanese*/

[! … … At least! At least spare the researchers and personnel. They followed you without question right?]

[… … Including the one who gave you false information?]

[Of course.]

[… … I understand. I’ll at least spare their lives.  But, if you put up a fight or try to resist us, there won’t be any guarantee that I won’t kill them. It is obvious, but we need to destroy the armor you’re wearing.]

[… … You better keep your promise.]

[… … Nobody knows…]

After the conversation ended, Neito turned to Beatle who was kneeling down. He held up his blade and stroke Beatle’s helmet.

There was a cracking sound, followed by a loud vibration. After the two sounds echoed, Beatle’s Armor cracked, and started shattering from head to toe.

[Hmm… you’re young as I thought.]

Inside the cracked armor showed a young guy, fainted from the strike.

[Huh–… and that is the end of this guy. With us capturing and securing the researchers, they won’t be able to create another “BeatleArmor”. This guy can’t do anything to us now. In addition to that, the researchers’ won’t be fighting back, seeing their Hero defeated, and knowing that there’s a traitor among them. They have no choice but to obey us.]

Neito used all of his power and stamina in the battle. He staggered.

[Are you Okay Mr. Main Office?]

Blade immediately came to his aid and gave him a shoulder.

[… Yeah, I just need a little rest and I’ll e fine.]

Neito somehow managed a response.

[We really did win huh? You’re one hell of a guy. Was Beatle weaker than you expected?]

[… …]

It was no such thing… He was strong. He really was a strong guy.

He didn’t have anything towards the guy who betrayed him. Even before he fainted, he secured his companion’s lives above his life. Those words were strong enough on their own. As a defender of society, he really was an admirable guy.

[… … He really was a strong guy. Beatle really was a strong guy.]

He was a fine, noble and admirable person. In opposite to that, I defeated him using dirty tricks. I won’t regret my actions. But I will abide by the promise I made.

[… … You really are a weird one…]

[Never mind that… is everybody okay? Are they safe?]

Although Neito was disoriented, He needed to confirm.

[Yeah, everybody only sustained a minor injury. There were no deaths.]

[Hahaha… That’s good… really good…]

Damn… I’m too tired. Is it okay for me to pass out here?

[Naate! !  You were amazing ! So that’s how you fight ! Anice is so thrilled right now !]

After completing the first phase, Anice rushed to him. Her white cheeks were red from the excitement. Her voice was unnecessarily too excited with a serious air.

[… … Well…umm… that’s why I told you that I’m not that stro–…]

[No, that’s no such thing. You were really cool back there!]

Hearing it from someone who was raised in California, and a daughter of an Evil Boss with straight way expressing it felt weird to Neito.

[Hey–]

Without warning, Anice hugged Neito. She was more slender and delicate than expected, He felt her Chest push his.

He panicked.

[… … Wait a… …]

[? … … Hmmm? You really can’t be helped Nate… Fufufu…]

[… …Sto–… Stop–]

Neito who took more damage than anybody, lost to her tenderness, and fell asleep.

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There’s actually an Authors note in the End but it means nothing to you guys except, it tells of what’s going to happen in the following chapters. If you want to read it here it is:

“Neito is the main character of the story and I have written “What is good for Him”. His motivation to conquer the world, to change the world, is coming out in the following chapters. It is quite obvious, but I will just point it out for the readers.”

End Chapter Thoughts with Daikyun:

If our ass was split horizontally, it would clap when we run down the stairs.

Comments and Suggestions are really appreciated

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